Therapy for youth with severe, frequent irritability
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether two structured therapies can reduce severe irritability and angry reactions in children and teens. It focuses on youth who have had long-lasting, frequent outbursts and trouble responding to negative emotions.
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Who can take part
- Ages 8 to 17 years
- You must be enrolled in NIMH’s youth irritability study protocol (02-M-0021)
- Must meet criteria for DMDD (a diagnosis of severe, long-lasting irritability) based on DSM-5 rules
- English fluency is required for therapy and study testing
- The study team must agree your current treatment is helping only a little
- No planned changes in outpatient mental health treatment (meds or therapy) for about 2 weeks before and during the training period
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